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Essentials
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Resort Height
Chamonix: 1,035m (3,395ft)
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Transfer time
Geneva 1 hr 30 mins
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Typical costs
· small beer €3 · bottle of house wine €11 · cup of coffee €2 · sandwich €3 · pizza €9
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Glacier High Altitude Guaranteed Snow
high altitude skiing
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Fly from
Dublin
Good for...
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Advanced Ski Rating
5
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Intermediates Ski Rating
4
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Beginners Ski Rating
3
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Snowboarding Rating
5
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So what's it like?
Fantastic town with lively après ski and challenging skiing
Chamonix is famous for its challenging skiing and off-piste terrain, so if you are looking for an exhilarating week then Chamonix ski resort is the perfect choice. The king of freeride resorts you will find runs that are steep, high and long as well as the famous Vallée Blanche glacier run with its dramatic scenery. Off the slopes Chamonix is a vibrant town with a lively atmosphere and an excellent nightlife.
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€100 off per booking
Save 100 Euros per booking when you head here for your next ski holiday
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€50 off per booking
There's 50 Euros off per booking when you head here for your winter ski holiday
Ski information
Ski Information Beginners
Les Planards and the Savoy area at the foot of the Brevent area, are popular for gentle nursery slopes within easy reach of Chamonix.
Ski Information Intermediates
The Chamonix valley offers an amazing 150kms of pistes available divided into 4 areas, all linked by an efficient bus service, (FREE with your lift pass) with an excellent range of testing high altitude blue and red runs, and the Grands Montets glacier with unbeatable snow. The Vallée Blanche descent, usually open all season, is skied with a guide, provides 24kms of unforgettable skiing in stunning scenery.
Ski Information Advanced
Expert skiers will just love the incomparable slopes and challenging range of skiing. Chamonix is the undisputed off-piste capital of Europe with some quite extraordinary experiences awaiting you on the Mont Blanc Massif. (NB: Services of a local guide are essential).
Nightlife
· very lively nightlife try · Jekyll, MBC, Bar'd Up, Chambre Neuf or The Pub
Activities
Sports centre, indoor pool with waterslides, paragliding, sleigh rides, ice skating rink, Alpine flights, snow shoeing, cinema and casino
Eating out
Over 100 restaurants in Chamonix to suit all tastes and pockets. Fondues approx. €25 · Pizzas from €15 · 3 course meals from around €45. Try Impossible, Atmosphère; Munchies, Bistrot & Albert Premier (both Michelin rated) or Caveau & Boccalatte for cheaper options.
Transfer
From Geneva airport
One-way (arrival) from €46 pp. Return from €87 pp.
One way helicopter transfer for up to 5 passengers are also available.Snow Savers
Kids ski free: FREE helmet for kids booking skis & boots
Senior savers: reduced lift pass prices for seniors 65-74yrs -
Our best deals to Chamonix
Looking for the cheapest date/price combo? We've done the searching so you don't have to...
| Leaves | From | To | Board | Price | |
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| Sat 10 March 2012 | Dublin | Chamonix in France | Self catering |
€345 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 25 February 2012 | Dublin | Chamonix in France | Self catering |
€455 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 10 March 2012 | Dublin | Chamonix in France | Self catering |
€804 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 3 March 2012 | Dublin | Chamonix in France | Self catering |
€854 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 10 March 2012 | Dublin | Chamonix in France | Half board |
€1067 based on 4 sharing |